Dan Barracuda: Inside A Musician's Mind

Such an old song! Man, Champagne Dizza dates back to sophomore year in college, so around 2010. I've always liked this one and it was awesome to revive it. I think it works just fine with no drums - not even percussion I don't think. Still trying to work out the words, but there's some potential here! Let me know your thoughts.

This is a fuzzy, warm, hypnotic riff that could work as some sort of soundtrack to something. I can mayyybe hear some vocals over this - curious for someone to try it out! Listen to that bass, it's a peculiar line. You know what I mean by hypnotic?

Well this one was a friggin' blast! Lotta potential here, it's a bit drone-y but I think that's why I love it. I mean I GUESS I can add a section with more chords. The lyrics were written on a whim, so lot of room for messing around with that. The solo was fun as hell to record with all that feedback. I'm hearing another solo with some cool instrument. Who's got a dulcimer or something?

Seeking a vocalist for this one! Or any kind of lead instrument that would blend in well with this one. This one's got some potential - I like the 2 different sections, and the subtle additions when Section A comes around again. Decorum is a fairly recent one, only about 2 months old. I'll start digging up some really old ones!

This riff is in a CAVE I tell you. I hear a lot of potential with this one - perhaps as a film score piece or an instrumental. I'm not hearing vocals with this one for some reason but please surprise me if you do! I also think this title really fits the music. Just picture a strange lurking creature twitching around inside a cave looking for other forms of life. Yea.

This next riff was written early last year in 2017. I think the name fits the music well, it's got a sort of "nature" sound to it - well to me, anyway. Clearly 2 distinct sections here. The switch when the drums come in is cool but I'm not entirely sure where to go from there. I'm thinking maybe it'll stay in that rhythm for a bit and perhaps somehow end up at Section A. Thoughts? Suggestions?

I really enjoyed making this next riff - I think it's one of those ideas that can just keep going forever. The improv soloing over was really fun to do, probably because the progression is emotional and serious. Fits the name "Down", I think. I could hear some vocals on this too, no? Who wants to solo over this? I think it'd be a blast to trade off improvising!

This one is also fairly recent (March 2018). It's got a nice open, sort of mountainous sound to it. I'm using this killer program called EZ Drummer - check it out! It's really changing my game because I can add drums to my riffs and really show you the kind of vibe I'm going for. What do you think of the improv over it? The whammy bar is still so fresh and new to me, I love it! Someone add some vox over this!

This next original riff is about a month old. The name is super fitting I'd say! I think this piece would work well in a spooky kooky film. Maybe an eerie silent film - not sure what would be happening in this particular scene though. What instrumentation should be added on to this? Bongos and congas? Cigar and a waffle?

This next original idea is a song intro paying homage to legends like Ravi Shankar, Paco De Lucia, B.B. King, and Ben E. King. I'm thinking it should lead into some kind of tabla/sitar breakdown with some nylon guitar dancing around! Simple chords in E, a bit drone-y. How about some Tambura? Mmmm! Anybody got one?